I’m often asked by readers, friends and now colleagues – where can they find the best Hokkien mee in Klang Valley? Like street burger and nasi lemak, there is no right or wrong answer. It really depends on individual preference.
Hokkien mee and wat tan hor
Some like their Hokkien mee dry, while others want it saucy. But most would agree on one thing; the importance of pork lard. My default Hokkien mee spot is Ah Wah at Jalan 222 because the noodles are consistently good and boast a good dose of wok fire. But my recent visit to Ah Wah in Taman Paramount struck gold –the noodles were slightly different, but equally tasty.
Dark goodness — Ah Wah Hokkien Mee
Thick chunks of pork lard
The Hokkien mee (RM8 per portion) at the Taman Paramount branch was wetter but had a good aroma from the wok fire. I liked that the noodles are slightly chewy and the pork slivers were tender. Coupled with the fact they added chunky pieces of crisp pork lard for that amazing crunch.
Saucy and good
Wat Tan Hor
Also decent was the Wat Tan Hor (RM8 per portion). This also had wok hei and the egg gravy was fairly tasty. Much better than the one from Ah Wah at Jalan 222, that’s for sure. That said, the best wat tan hor I’ve eaten is still the one in Jalan Silang.
Flames that give you that distinct wok hei!
I can’t decide which Ah Wah Hokkien Mee I like better – both are tasty and opens till late. Take your pick. :)
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Ambiance: 5.5/10
Price: 6.5/10
Food: 7.5/10 (non halal)
Verdict: Good Hokkien Mee and decent wat tan hor.
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Ah Wah Hokkien Mee
Restoran Millennium Eighty Six
Jalan 20/22, Taman Paramount,
Petaling Jaya.
10 comments
Hi Bangsar babe, agreed with what u said.. Different people have different taste, actually on last week went there to fill my hokkien mee hunger but very disappointed on the taste compare last time. From the outlook is look great but after take the 1st taste seem like no other different with others and taste not strong enough and bit wetter. Thinking might the cook “sak sau” qua and still order for the 2nd plate and request for more dry, after come the answer is still the same – disappointed again.
So far, eat so many hokkien mee, the best is still Lot 10 – Kim Lian Kee, surprising the Petaling Street aka HQ not that good,delicious or tasty..
Yes, I have to agree with you on Kim Lian Kee in Petaling Street. Not tasty at all compared to the one in Lot 10. They seem to have issues with quality control…
Bangsar Babe, i always read about your blog. If you saw this comment, hope u can write one on the jln pudu charcoal hokkien mee stall. It is a stall without name , beside fei por kai. It serves my most favourite hokkien mee and yin yeung. Be sure to go earlier because have to wait very long for food.
Thanks for the recommendation. Will go hunt for it when I’m around the area for supper. :)
I agree with Anonymous !
Bangsar Babe, I have been an avid reader of yours since I was young. I would always look for your food column on The Star when I was younger. You HAVE to try the Jalan Pudu hokkien mee stall. It’s a family favorite and it’s as tasty as I remember it 10 years ago. The pork soup is also very delicious. Really tender and soft ! :)
I agree with Anonymous !
The Jalan Pudu charcoal hokkien mee is a family favorite and it is as tasty as I remembered 10 years ago. They are closed on Sundays but open from 8pm till roughly 1am every other day. Try the pork soup and fried kuey teow as well ! There are as good as the hokkien mee ! :)
Ngau Lam Mein served at the same joint also can makan ;)
Oooooooh! Thanks for the tip! :)
Hi there. Might anyone know if this Ah Wah Hokkien Mee at Restaurant Millennium Eight Six is open during the daytime for lunch?
The restaurant is open but not Ah Wah. In the afternoon, there are other food stalls in operation.